• It’s a brand-new year and with it brings the opportunity to welcome in the 2023 trends in bedroom décor, with fresh new colours, inspired designs and repurposed style favourites to start the year off with an updated look that will transform any bedroom into a sanctuary of relaxation, comfort and glamour. Since the bedroom is the place people go to rest and retreat from the day’s activities and challenges, it’s essential that it provides visual pleasure, tactile comfort, and an overall experience of delight, peace and harmony. This can be created in so many ways, and the 2023 colour palette…

    Have you been participating in Dry January this month? As more and more people shift their focus to health and moderation, the desire for low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks grows. People are decreasing the amount of alcohol they consume – or even stopping all together. In fact, Health Canada recently stated that people should be limiting their alcohol intake to just two drinks a week. Psychology Professor Taryn Grieder from the University of Toronto says that “[a]lcohol is a psychoactive drug” and that daily use can lead to a number of health risks in the future from cirrhosis of the liver…

    Apothacafe, created by Nuraan Nicholas, is a small business specialising in homemade, dessert-themed candles. Made from eco-friendly wax, these candles look (and smell) good enough to eat! Please…

    Durable, low maintenance and versatile – tiles are not just for your floors! With so many striking designs, unique shapes and colours out there, they are worthy of some praise for being silent décor heroes. Here are some unique ways to use tiles in your home. Staircase Statements Make your staircase interesting, be it indoors or outdoors, with gorgeous accent tiles. Choosing patterned tiles will make the staircase pop and become a statement leading up to the house, or another level, all on its own. Go for a bold minimalist tile (like classic beachy blue and white) or mix…

    Macramé may seem intimidating to most. With all those knots, all those new techniques and so much string it can be easy to become confused. This macramé hanging mirror is a simple project to get into macramé that requires minimal skill but maximum fun. What You’ll Need A plain round mirror 10m x Cotton rope / Yarn / Twine 6 x Wooden beads (4x medium & 2x small) 1 x Wooden ring A pair of scissors Steps Cut the rope into three pieces, 3 metres long and attach them to a wooden ring by forming a loop. Ensure each looped…

    Cape Town is in no short supply when it comes to phenomenal ice cream. Cup, cone, waffle or cookie. How you eat your scoop is part of the fun. Try these 10 artisanal ice cream spots in Cape Town this summer. *In no particular order. Crumbs & Cream The Dairy Den Moro Gelato ditto Ice Cream & Waffle House Unframed Ice Cream Sorbetiere Woodstock The Creamery The Ice Café Soft serve Ice Cream Shop Kalk Bay Kristen’s Kickass Ice Cream https://youtu.be/I3MyrqmtwTY ALSO SEE: Cape Town mixologist set to represent SA in global Patrón competition https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/cape-town-mixologist-patron-competition Feature image: Cape {town} Etc.…